Laundry Love

Here we talk all things laundry – washing clothes, maintaining your machines, and stain removal tips.

• The History of Laundry
• Laundry Basics
  • Detergent – What’s In It?
  • Fabric Softener
  • HE (High Efficiency) Washing Machines
  • Pine-Sol in the Wash
  • Vinegar & Epsom Salt in the washer
  • How to Properly Launder with Your HE Machine
  • How to Properly Launder with Your non-HE Machine
  • Stain Removal 101
  • Surfactants – Detergent vs. Soap
• How to Clean Your Machines
  • How to Clean Your HE Front Loading Washing Machine
  • How to Clean Your HE Top Loading Washing Machine
  • How to Clean Your non-HE Top Loading Washing Machine
  • How to Clean Your Dryer
• What is Hard Water?
  • Testing Your Water Hardness
  • Dealing With Hard Water and Getting Your Laundry Clean
• Why We Don’t Recommend Homemade Detergent
  • Testimonials from Former Homemade Soap Users
• Special Laundry Issues
  • “Dry Clean Only” – Can I Wash it Anyways?
  • How to Clean Feathers and Down
  • How to Clean Stuffed Animals
  • How to Clean Your Bedding and Pillows
  • How to Clean Your Shoes
  • Strip, Deep Clean, or Sanitize?
    • How to Strip Your Laundry
    • How to Deep Clean Your Laundry
    • How to Sanitize Your Laundry